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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 427.86 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 427.86 and 268.79 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 427.86 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/427.86 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 427.86 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 115,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,003.82/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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